'Tis' the season of colour! The festival of Holi and Rangolis. And how we love it.That time of the year where we play Balam pichkari and Rang Barshe on full volume!

Now before we get drenched in coloured water and holi colours(gulal) let's talk about some precautions we all need to take to prevent damage to our skin, face and  hair.

The strong chemicals used in formulating the colors are harmful to the human skin and can affect us in a havoc way. Frizzy and damaged hair, tanned skin and discolored arms and and fingers are just some of the after effects
Here are some tips that will allow you to keep safe and protect your skin and hair from any kind of damage so that you can you can play a tension free holi and let ALL BALAM PICHKARI'S OUT!❤


1. Apply a light oil all over your hands and body upto your toes
 you may choose to apply oil overnight or atleast 30 minutes before stepping out . Make sure you use a light weighted oil so that it doesn't make your skin feel sticky or heavy. But do not miss this step ever. Water colours may seep deep into your skin layers and create havoc, and destroy the protective layer of skin.

You can use:

2.Apply a moisturizer and suncreen
Start prepping your skin with a nourishing moisturizer and most positively finish it off by applying a sunscreen. Make sure to run your fingers through your hair strands to apply the leftover sunscreen. This step helps protect the hair from sun damage too.
You can use :
Neutrogena Ultrasheer Dry Touch Sunblock 50+ - 30ml retails for 199 INR.   OR

LAKME Sun Expert Ultra Matte SPF 40 pa+++ compact-  retails for 220 INR.


3. Apply atleast two coats of nail paints to both finger and toe nails
We often find the stubborn colours sticking to our hands and mainly to our nail cuticles to prevent such happenings do  keep your nails painted so that the colours can't go deep in your nail cuticles .
You can use:
Elle 18 Nail Pops Nail Polish- retails for 50 INR. Or

Beauty people nail polish retails for 35 INR.
You can get this from OrangeSomething at extra 5% discount when you use my code OSSONCHARY01 during checkout!( I won't earn anything)


4. Applying An oil in conditioner to  your hair strands from roots to tips
 Some may suggest you to oil your hair locks vigorously but then how can we style in oil drenched hair?
An oil in conditioners are those revolutionary products which keep your mane  hydrated and nourished and remove colours faster.You can opt for them
You can use:

Parachute Advansed Coconut Creme Oil for Hair 150ml retails for 120 INR.  OR

5.Cover your hair with a cap or a scarf
Playing Holi doesn't end in mere 1-2 hours. We all stay out under the scorching sun for atleast 3-4 hours and so you definitely need to take optimum protection to prevent  hair getting damaged. Use a fashionable cap or scarf that gives you both protection and adds up to your style.

The artificial colours used in making Gulals are a Strict No No , This Holi I am sure you will play with safe herbal colours or even can make some on your own. I also urge you to make sure your friends play with safe colours and not mix anything and everything they like !
I just have one earnest request please do not throw gulal or water balloons on stray dogs,cats or any other animals out there! That's not cool.

With this note I wish you all a very Happy and safe Holi, enjoy this day with your close loved ones. ❤

The Brand Beauty People Launches Lipsticks at a Very Affordable Price Range.

The other day when I was visiting the site Orange Something,  I came across a lipstick at a sale price of just 69 INR! Unbelievable right? This particular brand name was totally new to me.  At first there was some hesitation before buying but finally I ended up buying it.


So here's a honest review about the Beauty People Sheer colour lipstick in the shade- just natural 404.

Packaging:
The lipstick comes in a small size,  a very handy one. You can carry it anywhere, even in your pocket.


Consistency :
The lipsticks gives you  a metallic effect with a matte shade. It's not so creamy as claimed. For giving your lips a bright shade, you need to reapply the lipstick consistently.

Price:
3.8 gm retails for 149 INR.
Its recently on a sale at the orange something website for only 79 INR.

What the Brand Claims:

• The lipstick provides a matte finish with a long lasting effect throughout your day.
• The product claims that in one stroke you get a vibrant colour on your lips.
• Further prevents your lips from drying up.

My Experience of Using the Lipstick:

• This lipshade has a bold colour payoff  and gives off a vibrant shade.
• The shade came exactly as it was in the picture advertised. 
• It  did not dry up my lips . But it was not creamy in nature.
• Has a pleasant smell.
• You can apply a layer of your favorite lip balm before using this lip colour. Works great!

Plus Points
●the price is very affordable
● doesn't dry up your lips
●the lipsticks are available in vibrant shades.
● is very travel friendly

Downsides
● the lipcolour doesn't stay for long and ●definitely not smudge proof.
●may cause your lips to crack afterwards.

Rating:3/5.

Should you buy this?
If you want to try a lipstick at such an affordable range ,do go for it!

Thank you for reading so far❤